2010 Subaru Forester review
In its first full redesign since the 2003 model year, the Subaru Forester has moved closer to the mainstream than some fans might have hoped it would. The old model's boxy charm has been toned down, and what's left is a compact SUV whose driving dynamics are on par with some of the nimbler players in this segment. A few Forester diehards may cry foul, but I suspect the changes will widen the car's appeal to the market in general. The SUV remains as practical as ever, but now boasts enough refinement to merit serious consideration from anyone shopping the latest Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.
Trim levels include the 2.5X and 2.5X L.L.Bean, along with turbocharged 2.5XT and 2.5XT Limited versions; click here to see a side-by-side comparison with the 2008 model. Subaru's full-time all-wheel-drive system is standard. I drove a number of configurations both on- and off-road at a press event in Southern California.
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Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates
when the tank is nearly empty [approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp
gal)]. It only operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
...
Locking the passengers’ windows
Locking the passengers’ windows
1) Lock
2) Unlock
Push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed.
Push the switch again to ...
Center console box (rear)
The center console box has a two-layer structure consisting of an upper compartment
and a lower compartment.
Upper compartment
1) Upper compartment lock release Pull up the upper compartment l ...